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Our loving daughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2014 just one day shy of her 11th birthday. She loved to sing and dance and had a love for everybody that is unexplainable. She loved to play with her baby dolls and loved Hello Kitty. Kylee could put a smile on your face when she walked into a room and managed to make everyone laugh at her silly stories. Kylee attended Crowell Elementary School where she touched teachers and students hearts.our little princess will be tru;y missed amd forever in our hearts Kylee is ...

Dorothy M. Silva, 93 of Modesto passed away on Jan. 12, 2014. She was born in Oakland on July 16, 1920 and spent most of her life living there. In 2000, she relocated to Turlock and then recently to Modesto. Dorothy was a homemaker and was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 2009 and an infant son, Ronald in 1942. She is survived by her children, Dennis Silva and Sandy Van Meter, her grandchildren, Dan Silva, Brian Silva, Denise Lorentzen, Tim Silva and ...

Louise was born in Pelican Rapids, MN to Olaf and Ida (Anderson) Rosdahl and passed away at Turlock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She grew up and attended schools in Pelican Rapids and Sauk Centre, MN. She married Joy Cummings in May of 1936 and the newlyweds felt the call of God to serve Him in the ministry. Joy and his "Darling Snooks" pastored several churches in Minnesota and South Dakota in the early years.

Nadine Townsend, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, January 2 after an extended stay at Brandel Manor in Turlock. Nadine was born on November 15, 1925 in Hollister, California, to Karl and Anna (Milic) Kunich. She graduated in 1943 from Monterey Union High School in Monterey, California where she was an honor student. Nadine worked briefly for the postal service and met her future husband, Robert, at a USO dance. Nadine and Robert corresponded during World War II, and married shortly after his discharge. The couple moved to Turlock in 1967, where they raised their family and resided the remainder of ...

Francis Steichen, 93, passed away at his Turlock home. Fran was born in St. Cloud, MN to Joseph and Mary Steichen. He graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College and moved to California in 1947. He served in the Army 95th Infantry Div. in World War II. He was highly decorated with 2 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a Battlefield Commission as a Second Lieutenant. After the war he met and married the love of his life, Marjorie Henderson, and they were married at Sacred Heart Church in Turlock in August of 1950. Mr. Steichen taught at Hawthorne and Wakefield ...

Craig Michael Rojas was born January 15, 1960, in Hemet, California, to Abe and Sharon Rojas. He was raised in Turlock and graduated from Turlock schools. He was employed at Turlock Unified School District for over 20 years.

All are welcome to attend funeral services - under the direction of Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home – at 425 N. Soderquist, Turlock CA 95380. Public viewing will be Sunday, December 29th from 1 – 4pm and Dad's memorial service will take place Monday, December 30th at 2pm with graveside service immediately following. Pastor Joseph Robertson of New Hope Community Church will officiate.

Vynita Rose, age 85, of Turlock, CA passed away on December 24, 2013. Vynita was born in Lees Summit, Missouri to Fred and Merle Halcomb. She moved to California at a young age and lived in the Placerville area before the family moved to Patterson in the early 1940's. Vynita married her high school sweetheart Anthony Rose in 1948. Vynita was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Vynita was active in many things, she loved her horses, painting, crafts and most of all her bowling. She was a member of the WIBC and ABC.